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The Tensas Gazette. ST.JOSEPH, - - - LA. FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 1911. ABNER E. GRtEEN, - - EDITOR. 0UBSCRIPTIiiN EKARLY leS Advasre. Three Impertant Decisions. ( IiClllaml I I )Omir rat. ) The Supreme ('Curt of the IUnitedl States just handed down three very important decisions affecting the people of the land. First, the Contract L.albr Law of Alabama has I, Inl declaredi ucolln stitutional. This law is very simi lar to the one now in force in Louis iana, and it is the opinion of some that our law would receive the same fate if carried up t tthe highest court. lUnder this decision a man prosecuting labor under this law could and might be held guilty of peonage under the United States law. This is a greater risk than most of our planters want to run, so this law should be testetd in our State as soon as possible or else re pealed, in order to prevent any of our citizens getting into trouble try ing to insist on their rights under it. Another decision sustains the le gality of the Bank Guaranty Law as established in some of the Western states. This is a source of satisfac tion to practically all of us and and we think should be enacted by the United States into law, as Ne braska and Oklahoma have done. This is a favorite of William Jen nings Bryan, and this is somewhat of a victory for his judgment. The other decision referred to de clares that the United States gov ernment has no right to prqsecute the famous libel suit against the New York World. This is a vic tory for the people in general, for it would indeed be a serious matter for our liberty if this suit had been maintained. This case was an in stance of Roosevelt's attempt to vent his spleen against a newspaper that criticised him and his associates in the famous deal by which our gov ernment acquired the ownership of the Panama Canal zone. Teddy will have to show his teeth and endure it now, for this is the court of last resort that has declared against him. We trust that he will be sat isfied now to let us have a free press that cannot be frightened when it comes to criticising public officials. Roosevelt has often been com pared with Emperor William, and it is likely from His Majesty that Roosevelt imbibed the doctrine of "lese majestie," and consequently, endeavored to punish those guilty of it in this country. We are de lighted that our Supreme Court that Roosevelt refers to as fossils- has come to our rescue and declared that his doctrine has no place in our system of government. ThI lviciie. Sauerac. Of all the inventions of the mixic adversary the sazerac cocktail is the most subtle. Its efficacy as a con vincing argumeht is conceded to be the hlnt word. Wherefore, debate as to where the Panama Canal Ex position is to be held is ended. PIre pare at once to make New Orleans reservations. Advocates of the rival claims of San Francisco and New Orleans are now en route to \Vashington. The Californias bearing wine and orange blossoms and crammed with statie ties as to the oil and gold and gen eral salubrity of their land, will doubtless profoundly impress the committee on decision. The flowing tie serenity of the gentlemen from New Orleans will not li disturbed. When finally given audience, they will suggest with traditional South ern hospitality a certain cistom to be observed. And lo! the sazerac cocktail. The connuittee on decis ion may not realize at once the strange magic that has dissolved doubt, melted difference and plucked the last threadi of care from the coat of life. But after the second round, should a second application be necessary, there will be Iut one city in the purview of the deciding committee. Cynics we have with us, of course, who will question the potency of this decoction. They don't know what sazerac is-at least they don't know what two of themni in quick suc'cession are.-St. Louis Post-Dis patch. eied Fur Luisiama. Inuisianian who go to the big National Feeders and Breeders show at Fort Worth, which is to be held March 13 to 1$, will feel proud at the showing nmade by their State. MIr. Louis H. Brueggerhoff, secre tary of the LouisiUana State Fair of Shreveport, has arranged for space at the Fort Worth Show, where he will make a fine display of Louis iana farm prodlucts, especially corn, cotton, alfalfa and forage plants. This will be an excellent advertise ment for the agricultural riches of our States, as it will be viewed by thousands of visitors from all parts of the country, at Fort Worth. Services at Newedton. Rev. P. H. Fontaine of the M. E. Church will preach at Newellton regularly on the morning of the ' fifth Sunday and the night of the 1 first Thursday. These are regular appointments. - . cure a-- n a - a-, dote **bad* will cure yr gY J dtdimt cld firir Ma a D. J. SHLENKER & CO. VICKSBURG, - - - - MISS. COTTON FACTORS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS. Benders and Long Staple a Specialty. beabished 1is. We Sollct Your Conslnmnnts. Meetiau of the Culture Clu. Pursuant to adjourn. i ent the ('ul ture Club met on Thursday even ing with Miss Jennie Bonney and Miss Carrie Hopkins. e The meeting was called to order by the President, Miss l'ipes, when the minutes of last meeting werc read and adopted. The following queries were then deposited and read: R Where is tie center of the l'nitedl States in latitude and longitude? In Eastern Kansas. r How is the expression "Fad" deg'ived ? From the first letters of the words, For a Day. a Why is an Italian fruit vender's wagon like the setting sun? Because the da;;o'r (day goes) with it. What is the difference latween a duck with two wings, and a duck with one S wing? The difference of a pinion. 1 To what people and age is attribrpted the origin of visiting cards? The Chinese as far back as il18 B. C. W1 hat is the meaning of the term, "Tom, Dick and Harry?" Everybody in general and no body in particular. What is our national flower? The goldenrod has been generally a epted as the national flower but without official t recognition by Congress. Explain what is meant by loving cup. . A silver vessel made in shape of a large drinking cup, generally lined with gold, some times ornamented with precious a stones and frequently engraved with im , ages or objects appropriate to and in scriptions in commemoration of the ser vice that has been rendered by the re r cipient. In former times, ere science as r relates to health and sanitation, had de 1 clared against such practice, the "loving cup" was passed among friends, princi t pelly at family reunions and was d,'unk from in common as evidence of love and confidence. But the popular usage of the term to-day implies a goblet-shaped ves sel of much value, fittingly inscribed, that is presented to some public bene;ac tor by appreciative friends in recognition I of some deed of civic valor. What were the "Leather Stockingi Tales?" The land stories of the cele brated American novelist, James Fenni more Cooper, and are descriptive of In dian life, character and warfare. Who established the political periodi cal called "The Commoner?" Wiliam Jennings Bryan. How did Wall Street get its name? When the Dutch landed in America and founded the settlement known as "New Netherlands" (now New York) for pur pose of defen e against Indian attacks they erected 'uge wall along the site of what is no certainly the most noted r thoroughfare it the United States and one that has perhaps the greatest influ enceon the finances of the country; hence the name "Wall Street." lHow many parishes are there in Louis iana? 60. What is the Riddle of Riddles? Li;e. Two father and two sons went hunting and killed three geese, and each carried a goose home. How can you account for that? The hunters were three in nunm ber and were son, father and grandfather. Who was the greatest plose writer in the Elisabethian age? Bacon. What ate the duties of the Geographic Board? The United States Geographic Board by executive order in 190!i had its duties enlarged. It passes on all unset tied questions concerning geographic names. changes and determines the names of places in the Unitedi States and its potsessions, and all names sugesied ase referred to it. The government ac cepts its decisions as final authority. It has advisory powers concet ning the p-ep aration of all government maps. What is the annual value of all ores and minerals mined in this country The last report gives $;92,521,7W3. How many people, on an average, pre killed in ra;lway accidents in a year? The reports for 1909 are not yet in, but the statistical report of the Interstate Coe merce Commissin for the year ending June 30, 1908, gives: Employees, ::,4O0; passengers, 38:; other persons, i,4410; total, 10,3'3. Tie total number injured in the same period was 105,234. Who is the present director of the Uniled States mnint? William Platt Alu drew, appointed in 1909. P'reviously he was a college proftesur, teaclin. ieono micP, and is an expert on the principles of banking. Upon conclusion of the reading of the queries the following very in teresting program was rendered: Jokes-Mi"e Elise Ilazlip. A Poem-Prisoner of Chlillon-Mis Ida lhornsby. Current Events- -Mr. Baker. At request of those to whom same had been assigned, several numbers not included above were ,deferred to next meeting. Following the rendering of the program the Club resolved itself into a Parliamentary Debating So ciety, and under the lead of Mr. Strinfield enjoyed a parliamentary drill with Roberts' Rules of Order as authority. The following program was pre pared for next meeting: Life of helen Adams Kelle,--Mi. IPearl Hornsby. IlReading--Ploem--Mi~e Clyde Blanche. 1umorous Reading--Edwin Blanche. Biographical Sketch of Stonewall Jack son- -Joe Pasternac. Original Story--James Curry. Whereupon the Club adjourned to meet next Thursday with Mr. B. F. Bonney. Rev. MIr. Fontaine will conduct services in St. Joseph on Sunday morning and night. ADVERTITSE LETTERS. Remaining in the St. Joseph Post LOfBce for week ending Dec. 7 Bates, Charles James, Ed Blackman, David More, Eph Bush, Annie Nat'l. Remedy Co. Fege'eson, Rosa Reynolds Dellie (;urley, A. B. Bairns, Annie Harris, Rebecca Steevens, Nancy Tomas, Ben Proeas c-r - for itho above letters will eiase 'y -imed" aad Oa e .re SL IUIUL P, I ! No. 13,890 -- WINS THE -piece Solid Silver Service S-OFFERED BY n Karl Lehmann & Son, The Jewelers Natchez, 403 AIN ST. Miss, New Store! 1 IIAVE just opened business in the ,Solnomn Building in St. Joseph d and ha'e lain in a tine line of e IDRY (iOOI)S, also a select stock of choice FAMILY GRO()CERIES. Am prepared to fill all order, in y my line and will appreciate the pat ronage of the public. e Respectfully, MILL ABRAM. THIE IIEE FRONT STORE. Sla Bid. SL lJs#ph, LL In Wearing Apparel k - FOR i MEN and BOYS We are well stocked, and prepared to offer some rare bargains for Cash n OVERCOATS, TROUSERS, SHIRTS, UIDERWEAR, HOSIERY, NECKWEAR, COLIARS, HAIIDERCHIEFS, HATS, CAPS, SWEATERS, GLOVES, ETC. SWWe Handle the Best Brands. Thos. J. Reed & CO., "Ion's and Boy's Wear." Natchez, Miss. 406 aiD Stret Neckwear! (et next to ear neckwearl The cravat by all odds is the most Importdht polht li a man's ,dress. A shabby one will give a body-blow to the finest kind of a suit. For January, we spring now cre ations. Persian, Moorish and Arabian de signs, plain colors with gold stripes c All-over patterns to wear with our plain suits--and solid colors to put on with fancy vests. )Our New York houses keep the new novelties coning our way constantly, as s(lnl as they can be obtained by any Broadway store. Warner & Searles Co. VICKSHURE, MISS. SUCCESSION NOrTICE e State of Louisiana, Parlsh of Tensas. Tenth District Court. Succession of Sarah Clarke, dec'd. 1 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that F. L. Gut4rie has applied to be appointed Admnisetrator of the Sue cession of Sarah Clarke, deceased. Now therefore unless written oppo sitlon thereto be filed in my office with in ten days from first publication here of. the said appointment will be made Sas prayed for. - [I,. S.] Witness my hand and the seal of said Court this the 6th day of Jan uary, A. D. 1911. JOSEPH CURRY, Clerk 10th District Court, 'lensas Par ish. La. St. Joseph, La., Jan.6, 1911. NOTICE. Shingles for Sale Cheqi. WE ARE now manunfactnring 100,000 lshingles per day in three gradeslt: BEST, I'RIME and ECONOMY, and are pre ,are-i to take care of all orders, large or -imall. Car lots a lecialty. Both river and rail shlipments. We solicit a trial order. We have been manfacturringshinles for the past ten years and guarantee our prices. Very respectfully, LEPIIIEW & I'NGER. Flrn PO.D, La., Oct. 5th, 1910. NOTICE. PARTIF contemplating bringing wa ter \over the levee for the purpose of ir rigation will please apply to this office for permit and blue prints with specifi cations for crossing the levee with pipes or syplos will be furnished. They will also take notice that the land must not be flooded nearer than 1.50 feet of the toe of thile levee. J. T. M<cLE.LAN, President Board Commiisioners, Fifth Louisiana Levee District. N. Ii. LEWIS, Secretary. TO PATRONS OF THE COMPRESS CO. NOTICE Is hereby given that all eotton con slagd to the Compreas Company Wl llbe In Isured against ios b ire whlne in store, an les otherwtse duly advised. • It. Josaps, La., Oot. 4, 1sW.OO. sUBSOrIIE TO THE GOATT I AUTOMOBILE REPAIRING - 2. IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. The Most Complete Repair Shop in the State. Did It Ever Happen to You? cast Ir.. Welling, Machining, Brazing and Steam Vulcanizig. ROB'T. B. BRIDGE, 207 W. Pearl St Natchez, Miss. Smokestacks and Breechings ROOF AND STACK PAINT. ALL COLORS AND QUALITIES. GALVANIZED IRON TANKS. ' PIPES FOR RICE MILLS AND PUMPS. Pipes, Vales aid Fittigs--est Complete Stock in the City--Pl.milag, Ti, sIr and Slate Work. W. H. BRUSER, VICKSBURG, MISS. THE SUTH' iEATEST SOULE COLLEGE. NEW ORLEANS, LA. Shomld be gves thebesttrainln topre p them or success int business. Personal Instruction. Free Employ sent Department. Complete Colle sk. College Store and Wholes. No malrepresestations to secure a dests. Through the success ofi 22000 former students. Soule Coll, is recoised eveorwhere as a wi Awake, Practical,. Popular and u.. Q0o. SOULS & SONS A1utomobiles! We are the agents in this district for "E. M. F." and "Flanders" Automobiles. i Prompt deliveries are guaranteed. e "E M F. 30 30 Horse-Power, 4 Cylinder, S Passen er M F 3" gTourlng Cr, Magneto Gas Lamps and Tube Hora Included of course. "Flanders 20 Horse-Power, 4 Cyllader Tourabout, FMlanderseto, Gas Lamps, Generator and $00 Tube Hor lancluded of Course. -:- : Write us for literature explaining these cars or if you are seriously contemplating buying, come to Natchez and we will give you a demonstration that will be convincing. We desire to establish an agency in St. Joseph. The Baker & McDowell Hardware Co., TI'SlI. ARE YOU READY? If Not, it is High Time You Were Preparing for BREAKING UP! You Will Surely Need, and We Can Supply BLOUNT'S TRUE BLUE PLOWS ALL SIZES, WOOD AND STEEL BEAM, COMPLETE SWOCK OF REPAIRS. MOLINE -PLOW CO.'S "'BEST EVER" Gang Plows, Sulky Plows and Disk Plows. "ECONOMY" Disc Harrows, Drag Harrows & Disc Cultivators. SCHWARTZ & STEWART, NATCHEZ, MISS. d yur Joba Work t t , o, r WATERPROO, HARNESS! SADDLES! Harness and Saddles Reper ad Mamfactlnd. WHIPS, LAP ROBES, CONTRACTORS' SUPPUES. Automobile and Carriage Harness Made to Order Accessories addleparn mHarss Repaired Our Stock is Complete in EVERY THING for the HORSE and AUTOMOBILE. PLOW GEAR. Send Us Your Orders for Your Needs. They will Have Prompt Attention. J. N. STONE & CO., 508 FRANKLIN STREET, NATCHEZ, - - - MISS. ADAMS & STRIPLING, AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP. Parts and Accessories for AUTOMOBILES. AGENTS FOR Overland and E. M. F. Automobles. AGENTS FOR G o, nooi;ear and Michelin Tires. LOCUST RIDGE, LA. Agricultural Implememts of Every Description. EVERYTIIIN FOR THE CIUNTRY STORE MI PUITATIS. Address , Louis Hoffman Hardware Co. I m " ELEGANT LINE -" Spring and Summer Samples. LOUIS FRY, the well-known and popular Tailor of Natches, wishes to announce to his Tenses friends that he has just gotten in his new line of SPRING and SUM MElt GOODS and will be pleael to receive orders from gentlemen Sfor wedding, business, touring and evening suite. Also has at hand the latest designs in shapes and styles for 1911. Will make personal visit to say catomer to take mesurements cad fit garments. QuMty o Goods, it nd Sat LOUIS FRY, T1E TAII 15 tilH €O1WICE STREET, THE EDISO N PHONOGRAPH What ar Y e DBe (Bo1 and girls want enter tainmet--they need it. If they do not get it at home they go elsewhere for it. The most fas cinating entertainment is that which the stage affords. The best of all the stage offers can be enjoyed in say home. Your home needs mn ediso Phono graph. It needs an Edison Pho nograph. It needs an Edigs Phonograph, because it is the Eden that Is out with the song and mumeal hits while they are hits, be cause the same artists who make tlhem show a mccems make the Edies a success, because on Edmison Amberl records you et all the verses of the songe you like, not just one verse and the chorus, beeaum the Edison has a smooth, frictionless napphire reprodueing point that never needs chang ing and that produces a tone quality not posble where a metallic needle is ned, and because the Edison permits of home records making, a kind of entertainment peculiarly its own and one that never loses its fascination. Bugy Edison and you will ha:e the best thee is in entertalnment m its best form. Edise. Phonographs are sold at the sme prices everywhere in the United States, $15.00 to $200.00. Write for catalogues and prices of Edises Phoiograplm, Standard and Amabral Records to HUGO JERESLAW, NEWELLToN,LA." Edison Phnegsraph Dlhstrbut.